MDQuit News Archive - February 2010

CDC Menthol and Tobacco Bibliography - February 15, 2009
The CDC has recently published a bibliography and summary of the current research on menthol and tobacco. The following link will direct you to a page where you can read some of the conclusions of this publication, as well as download the full bibliography. Click here.

Menthol: A Partner in Crime- February 15, 2009
Menthol in cigarettes serves to soothe the throat, relieving the harsh and unpleasant effects of smoking non-mentholated cigarettes. Adding menthol allows a smoker to inhale larger amounts of harmful chemicals. Some tobacco and nicotine researchers debate whether menthol itself plays a role in the development of nicotine addiction. Click here to read more about this discussion.

FDA to Study Tobacco Product Ingredients - February 15, 2009
The FDA is requiring all tobacco companies to provide a list of ingredients for their products. This will allow them to analyze the harmful effects and regulate the toxins in tobacco products. A full list of harmful and potentially harmful ingredients is scheduled to be released by June 2011. Read more here.

E-Cigarettes Out of Jurisdiction - February 15, 2009
A federal ruling found that the FDA has no jurisdiction over e-cigarettes because they are not a cessation aid but merely another type of cigarette. Consequently, the FDA cannot prohibit the importation of e-cigarettes which must be treated just like a typical cigarette. Read more here.

Hookahs No Safer - February 15, 2009
A recent study has provided some evidence that hookahs are not a safe alternative to cigarettes.  The study found that when smoking a hookah a person inhales three times more carbon monoxide and is exposed to 40% more smoke by volume. Read more here.

Link Found Between Smoking and Breast Cancer - February 15, 2009
A recent study found that women who smoke are more likely to develop breast cancer. The study compared more than 8,000 women and compared those who developed breast cancer with those who did not on their smoking history and a variety of other factors. Among other things, smoking more than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime increased the risk of developing breast cancer. Read more here.